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Ventura, California by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Ventura was 3.5 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 19% lower than the statewide rate (4.3). Median household income is $103,069 and the median home value is $827,300. Population: about 109,857 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Ventura?
Ventura's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 3.5 per 1,000 residents, based on 383 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is 19% lower than the California rate (4.3) and close to the national rate (3.3). 1 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 1,947 offenses (17.8 per 1,000; California: 17.9). The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2022 (386 then).
| Offense (2025) | Ventura count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 383 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 44 | 0.40 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 60 | 0.55 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 278 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,947 | 17.8 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 230 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,576 | 14.4 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 141 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Ventura changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 386 | 2,425 | 1 |
| 2023 | 483 | 2,348 | 6 |
| 2024 | 452 | 2,408 | 3 |
| 2025 | 383 | 1,947 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Ventura Police Department's own reports.
How does Ventura compare with California?
The median household income in Ventura is $103,069, close to the California median ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $827,300 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,198 a month. About 109,857 people live on 22 square miles of land, roughly 5,022 per square mile. The city lies in Ventura County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Ventura | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,857 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $103,069 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $827,300 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,198 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 41.5% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 55.9% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.3 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Ventura?
Ventura County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Ventura?
No highway work zones were listed in Ventura city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Ventura?
Inside the city limits there are 28 public schools (2024-25) and 8 private schools (2023-24). 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 6 state parks or recreation areas: Carpinteria State Beach, Emma Wood State Beach, Mandalay State Beach, McGrath State Beach and Point Mugu State Park and 1 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Ventura
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Ventura city limits, plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Battlefield Adventures (Ventura) and Storz Performance INC (Ventura).
Liquor stores
25 liquor stores are on the map inside the Ventura city limits: Beverage House Liquor # 8 (Ventura), Bevmo (Ventura), Clarks Liquor (2 in Ventura), College Liquor & Deli (Ventura), Dr Dans Miracle Elixirs & Tasty Vittles (Ventura), Five Points Liquor (Ventura), Gh Holiday Liquor INC. (Ventura), H & H Liquor (Ventura) and 16 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Ventura city limits: Planned Parenthood California Central Coast-Ventura Clinic (Ventura).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Ventura?
In 2025, Ventura had 3.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (383 reported), 19% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 17.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Ventura?
$103,069 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Ventura?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $827,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Ventura?
Ventura County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Oxnard, CA (5 mi) · Camarillo, CA (13 mi) · Thousand Oaks, CA (22 mi) · Santa Barbara, CA (28 mi) · Simi Valley, CA (29 mi) · Santa Clarita, CA (44 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Ventura County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place San Buenaventura (Ventura) city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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